News/Features & Articles
May 12, 2021
A case study showing how Magnet partnered with WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto on the Accelerating Possibilities workforce development project.
May 7, 2021
With costly threats on the rise, cybersecurity is an especially urgent concern for small- and medium-sized businesses. Learn about the risks, and get valuable cybersecurity tips for your business.
April 22, 2021
A psychological phenomenon job seekers can use to their advantage.
April 6, 2021
En rendant son service gratuit pour la plupart des utilisateurs dans la foulée de la COVID-19, Riipen a permis à plus d’étudiants de vivre des expériences d’apprentissage en milieu de travail de qualité tout en aidant les petites et moyennes entreprises qui sont avantagées par ces stages étudiants.
April 6, 2021
By making its service free for most users in the midst of COVID-19 upheaval, Riipen was able to connect more students to meaningful work integrated learning experiences, while also helping the small- and medium-sized businesses that benefit from student placements.
March 23, 2021
If you’re a post-secondary student who is looking for a placement right now, here are seven tips from the experts that can help make your search a success.
March 19, 2021
COVID-19 has made childcare access a front-of-mind concern for Canadians of all income levels, not just those who are less fortunate. With the issue - and its broader labour implications - so firmly in the spotlight, now is the time to find equitable solutions to an important and oft overlooked problem.
March 10, 2021
Registering a business in Canada might seem complex, but once you know which type of business structure is best for you, the process is relatively straightforward.
March 3, 2021
Prepr’s team of passionate changemakers, collaborators, and growth engineers have a mission to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors through key challenges that affect communities, organizations, and governments all around the world. Its goal is to create lasting and impactful solutions for organizations by building up innovation capacity and redefining culture through a more diverse and inclusive approach to learning and innovation.
February 23, 2021
Employers already recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and a wealth of research has demonstrated the benefits of hiring job seekers from typically underrepresented groups. When it comes to hiring, technology needs to enable employers to connect with diverse, skilled talent to realize these values in the workforce.
February 12, 2021
Designed to help international students find gig work, the AyeWork platform has become a valuable tool for a wide range of job seekers and employers.
February 3, 2021
This is a guest post by Ownr If you’re starting a small to medium-sized business in Canada, you’ll need to register your business and ultimately choose […]
January 19, 2021
Changes have been radical and difficult. By matching businesses and student opportunity seekers, Magnet is working to accelerate inclusive economic growth.
December 23, 2020
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has made things difficult for many of Canada’s small and medium sized enterprises, while also creating significant headwinds for students and other young job seekers looking to enter the workforce.
December 23, 2020
Work-Integrated Learning What is a WIL placement process? How does an employer get access to WIL? In order to get access to WIL, an employer […]
December 8, 2020
Our webinar Introduction to Outcome Campus Connect and the Student Work Placement Program is now available for you to watch or share with colleagues. Are you […]
September 11, 2020
Magnet is proud to announce a revamp of our user experience, making it easier for job seekers, community partners, and employers to navigate the platform. Starting […]